The Supreme Court has nullified the local government election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on October 5, 2024, citing a violation of electoral laws.
Delivering the judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that the election was conducted in clear breach of the Electoral Act, rendering it invalid.
“The action of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission is declared void for lack of substantial compliance to the Electoral Act and guidelines as the electoral body continued voter registration even after announcing an election date,” Justice Tukur stated.
The court also noted that the processes leading to the election were rushed and failed to meet legal requirements.
“The court held that processes leading to the conduct of a local government election were abridged in clear violation of Section 150 of the Electoral Act,” the ruling affirmed.
